Sat, Jul 29, 2017
The Amazing TruTrak Auto-Pilot Is Pleased to Present OSH17! Visit Us At OSH Display 3030-3031
Founded in 1999, TruTrak Flight Systems is a leader and innovator in the experimental and light sport aircraft autopilot market. TruTrak introduced the first digital autopilot and the now standard autopilot servo for use in this market. TruTrak autopilots are installed in a large variety of experimental aircraft, including, all Van’s RVs, all Lancair, Cub Crafters, Epic, Rans with new models added regularly.
TruTrak was founded by Jim Younkin and Chuck Bilbe in 1999 and by March 2000 produced their first prototypes of the DFC 250 and Digital Basic Servo. Andrew Barker was hired as TruTrak’s first employee in September 2000. In December 2001, we were visited by Steve Fossett and a few people from Scaled Composites. We were asked to build an autopilot for what was then know as “project Capricorn”, which later became known as the “Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer”. The Digitrak started shipping in June of 2002, it was our first of many single axis autopilot offering.
TruTrak would continue introducing many new products over the following years, some of the most popular were Digiflight II (our best selling product ever) and the Sorcerer. In the years since 2000, TruTrak has sold well over 10,000 autopilots and continues to bring out new and innovative products. The newest product release was in November of 2013, with the Vizion capitalizing on the success of the Digiflight II, but also adds features and improves user interface. TruTrak will continue with both product enhancements and new product releases which will add new capabilities and safety features.
And now... The FAA has granted an STC to EAA for PMA'd autopilot install kits on Cessna 172 and 177 from TruTrak Flight Systems. TruTrak received their Low Risk PMA, on March 30. TruTrak is continuing to work with EAA on the remainder of the Vizion autopilot approval, which is expected later this summer.
TruTrak will begin selling the install kits at Sun-N-Fun in Lakeland, FL. Install kits will be priced at $1000 and will include all required mounting brackets, AN hardware, and will include a free wiring harness. TruTrak will be displaying their Cessna 172 aircraft at EAA’s outdoor booth LD-007. The Vizion autopilot will be installed in the aircraft so that patrons may see and learn about the system.
Did You Know? (Cool Facts About TruTrak's Vizion)
- Available for Cessna 172, 177 airplanes.
- Has been serving the experimental market for 18 years.
- The Vizion autopilot only requires connection to the pitot and static system.
- Most functions available without connection to GPS
- Simplified installation keeps costs low.
- TruTrak introduced the first digital autopilot and the now-standard autopilot servo for use in this market.
- TruTrak autopilots are installed in a large variety of experimental aircraft, including, all Van’s RVs, all Lancair, Cub Crafters, Epic, Rans
- The TruTrak/EAA STC took less than a year from introduction to approval.
- The Vizion Autopilot offers multiple features, including an emergency level mode.
- STCs for additional aircraft are coming soon.
TruTrak Keeps Making History!
- Airborne 07.21.17: TruTrak Completes STC!, SureFly Helicopter, TDRS-M Satellite
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- Aero-TV: TruTrak’s New Vizion STC – Affordable Autopilots for GA
- Airborne 04.04.17: TruTrak AutoPilot, Dynon Update, New Seareys!
- EAA Awarded STC For TruTrak Autopilots
- FAA, EAA Work Toward Streamlined Approval Of Safety-Enhancing Equipment
- Airborne 09.28.16: NEW DJI Mavic!, EAA's Next STC, Sean Tucker Honored
- AeroSports Update: EAA Goes For Another Possible STC
- TruTrak Working On Multiple STCs For Cessna 172
- Aero-TV: Tru Trak’s ECO & AEP - Innovative, Affordable, Diminutive, And Cool!
- Aero-TV: Wind, Rain & Airplanes - The 2016 Sebring Sport Aviation Expo
- Aero-TV: Tru Trak Flight Systems - Innovating a Safer Aviation Future
- Trutrak Offers A 2.25 Inch Autopilot Called Vizion
FMI: www.trutrakap.com, Visit Us At OSH Display 3030-3031
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